Kimberly Durrant

Core Expertise:

• Frontend: React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Redux, Zustand, CSS-in-JS, TailwindCSS
• Performance: Code splitting, lazy loading, memoization, bundle optimization
• Quality: Unit & E2E testing with Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress
• Backend/Integration: Node.js, GraphQL, RESTful APIs, DataLoader
• DevOps: AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
• Practices: Agile/Scrum, TDD, clean architecture, design systems

Frontend-driven Software Engineer and contractor with expertise in building scalable, performant, and maintainable web applications. Specializes in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, and component-driven architectures, delivering pixel-perfect, responsive UIs aligned with industry best practices. Adept at leveraging state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Context API), CSS-in-JS, and design systems to streamline development and ensure consistent user experiences across large-scale applications.

Strong background in frontend performance optimization (lazy loading, code splitting, bundle analysis, memoization, virtualization) and accessibility (WCAG compliance, ARIA roles). Skilled in cross-browser testing, responsive design, and implementing automated testing suites with Jest, React Testing Library, and Cypress to improve code quality and reliability.

Complementary backend and infrastructure knowledge includes Node.js, GraphQL, REST APIs, and database integration, enabling seamless API consumption and collaboration with backend teams. Experienced in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins), cloud deployments (AWS, GCP, Azure), and containerization with Docker, ensuring efficient delivery from local development to production.

Proven ability to work in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, participating in code reviews, and maintaining clean, modular, testable codebases. Recognized for quickly adapting to evolving tech stacks and delivering robust solutions under tight deadlines.